checkered flag tavern

food for the soul. i've been going to this bar for a few years. the new owners are doing a great job! but the real story is about the artist in the kitchen!!! i've i watch diners drive-ins and dives since it started and preyed to fine aplaceas great as see on the show here in indy. little did i know it would come to my favorite bar the flag!!!! it's a must try. best food in the state for the money in my opinion

what a great transformation!. haven't been here since 2011 (reference 2011 pics) and wow! they did a great job remodeling this place! very clean, fresh, and open looking compared to before! we started with the "hotzzarella jalapeño cheese stix" and they are good and just as hot as the name leads you to believe! we each ordered an item and split them. the "big pig" was just as it sounds. a big sandwich with pulled pork, thick cut bacon, and smoked ham. fairly impossible for us to eat, but all the meats were great tasting as we ate them with a fork. the accompanying bbq sauce is pretty good too! the "cheeseburger w/bacon" was very good. charbroiled tasted with some of the good bacon they offer. the service was spot on too! we will be back. pics included. enjoy!


-----04 nov, 2011-----

old time establishment with new dressing and menu!. back in my older days thisplacewas considered a lesser than desired type bar to visit. aaaahhh many years ago. it's fallen under newer ownership and they've spruced theplaceup. wife and i recently tried thisplaceto measure it up.

we seated ourselves at a booth. the bartender was our server and did a superb job of ensuring our food and drink orders were fulfilled.

the "loaded fries" were pretty good. while i didn't partake with an entree, my wife had the "cheeseburger with bacon accompanied with slaw" and raved it was very good!

not to take away from the tasty burger, but as a note, some may know that slaw can in vary in taste throughout the year based on season and location. a very common complaint i have due to my many years of travel. however, thisplacehas nailed the slaw factor at least this snapshot in time. ;)

we will be back to try other items. this establishment hangs their hat on the bbq, but we hadn't tried it yet. look forward to this on our next visit!

what a turnaround!. this bar was once aplacei avoided at night because i didn't want to get stabbed - to aplacei love to eat at whenever i get a chance. the owner has turned thisplacearound not only in the decor and food but also its image and (slowly) the clientele. the burgers are great but i especially love the off-menu specials they feature every week. the shrimp and grits special was amazing as well as the weekly walleye special on fridays. they have more taps with great craft brew, so basically, my kind of place. with a phasing of new customers investing in this place, i see no limit in potential with this place.

o my goodness. big steaks, great food in general. when you see the photos in the menu the food looks the same when it comes on your plate. definitely will recommend thisplaceto a friend.

after eating at theplacea few years back, i tried it again last year. major improvements have been made to the menu/ownership.

i ate at thisplacethe other day, they had a 14 oz steak with 2 sides for only $14! i asked for it to be cooked medium and it was actually medium. very impressed with this establishment. can't wait to go back again.

simply one of the best hidden treasures when it comes to smoked barbecue you will find in indianapolis! not only was theplaceclean and the staff was courteous but the food was unbelievable and the price, well i'm just not so sure how i can get away with such great food at such a reasonable price. we will definitely come back to thisplaceevery time we visit indy.

pleasant surpise find. found thisplacevia urbanspoon and took note of the positive feedback. i am happy to report that the critiques’ we right one the money. great food along with friendly staff may our visit a pleasant experience. it’s been some time since i walked into any food/bar/pub and felt as if i long standing customer. the lady at the bar was most delightful to talk to as was the food to eat. i will defiantly make a return visit if i find myself back in the area.

best food!. since the bar has new owners, it has most certainly stepped up their game! checkered flag tavern has the best food ever!! their prime rib is to die for, and cheesecake is like heaven! if you are looking for aplaceto grab a beer, relax after a hard day at work, and enjoy some fantastic food, this is certainly theplaceto go! i live in ohio, but i will definitely be making my way back just to visit this place!

greatplaceto eat! we'll be going back again!. if you are looking for a really special meal, try the prime rib! it will knock your socks off. my granddaughter had the homemade cheesecake and said it was wonderful! we will try it again.

bar with great yeah great food. new owner has turned theplacearound. if you haven't been lately you should give it a try!

food that you remember - now if you are looking for a new hip bar this is not for you. if you are looking for a dive bar on the upswing with food that will blow your doors off the checkered flag tavern is your bar. since thisplacechanged management theplacehas become a cajun infused food staple. the wings are the best that you can get on the westside of indianapolis. the wings are smoked then tossed in homemade hot sauce, yes you heard me homemade. if wings are not your thing you should try any of the daily specials, the chef likes to try new thing and if there good it becomes a special for the day. i have never had a special that was bad; everything ranging from cajun shrimp to bacon raped smoked quale. try anything and i guaranty you will love it!!!

what happened to dumpster fries?


-----27 jan, 2012-----

best wings and bbq you'll ever eat! thisplaceis a cool hole-in-the-wall with character and an amazing staff. i hear the slaw is great, i'll have to try it next time i'm in indy.

jim vanhorn. best prime rib in town! mustplaceto eat!!!

simple but amazing. when you walk in the door you know your in the presence of everyday hardworking individuals. the people in this bar wont only remember your face but your name as well. it doesn't matter if you have been there once or fifty times. the food is something you will need to experience over and over again. i myself i stick to the steak dinner. i will never pay for a over priced steak again. the steak dinner at the flag is amazing and affordable. the next time anyone decides to eat out you must try this place. the bartenders and the cooks will take great care of you. you wont only have a wonderful meal at thisplaceyou will have added some great friends in your life as well.